Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La Russa (born May 15, 1948)[1] is an American actress known for her role as Brooke Hamilton on Days of Our Lives, which she played from 1975 to 1977. Her film career included roles in The Black Sheep (1968), Psychout for Murder (1969), Beatrice Cenci (1969), Keep It in the Family (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and Uncle Joe Shannon (1978).

Adrienne La Russa
La Russa in 1975
Born (1948-05-15) May 15, 1948
New York City, New York, USA
Other namesAdrienne Larussa, Adrienne LaRussa
OccupationActress
Years active1968–1991 (as actress)
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1984; annulled 1984)​

Robert French
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(m. 1987)​

She also made a few guest appearances on television in the late 1970s and early 1980s and she had a supporting role in the 1978 miniseries Centennial. La Russa played Clemma Zendt, the tempestuous daughter of series protagonists Levi and Lucinda Zendt.[2]

Russo was born in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City, New York,[1] where a childhood friend was fellow future actor Henry Winkler.[3] She graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, on Long Island.[4]

Her 1984 marriage to actor and martial artist Steven Seagal was annulled that same year.[5] She married Robert French on December 31, 1987.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1968 The Black Sheep Kitty original title: La pechora nera
1969 Psychout for Murder[7] Licia original title: Salvare la faccia
1969 The Conspiracy of Torture Beatrice Cenci original title: Beatrice Cenci
1973 Keep It in the Family Karen Sayers
1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth Helen
1976 Hanno ucciso un altro bandito Diane[8]
1978 Uncle Joe Shannon Peggy

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1974 The Streets of San Francisco Kerry Martin Episode: "Flags of Terror"
1974 The Manhunter Marion Liggett Episode: "A.W.O.L. to Kill"
1975 McCloud Claire Harrison Episode: "Fire"
1975-1977 Days of Our Lives Brooke Hamilton 265 episodes
1977 Baretta Carla Trancata Episode: "Carla"
1977 Logan's Run Sylvia Reyna Episode: "Crypt" (as Adrienne LaRussa)
1978 Project U.F.O. Cynthia Staley Episode: "Sighting 4006: The Nevada Desert Incident"
1978 The Amazing Spider-Man Trina Pandit Episode: "The Curse of Rava"
1978 Switch Miki Episode: "Formula for Murder" (as Adrienne LaRussa)
1978-1979 Centennial Clemma Zendt 3 episodes
1979 Charlie's Angels Claudia Harper Episode: "Angels at the Altar"
1979 A Man Called Sloane Serena Architect of Evil (as Adrienne LaRussa)
1981 The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo Tess Episode: "What're Girls Like You Doing in a Bank Like This?"
1982 Terror at Alcatraz Janine TV Movie
1983 General Hospital Ida
1991 Jake and the Fatman Episode: "Come Along with Me" (as Adrienne LaRussa)

References
  1. "Adrienne La Russa". New York, New York, U.S., Birth Index, 1910-1965. Retrieved November 27, 2020 – via Ancestry.com. 15 May 1948; Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA (subscription required)
  2. "TV Listings". Free-Lance Star. March 15, 1986. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  3. Pike, Charlie (October 30, 1976). "Pike's Peeks". Florence Morning News. Florence, South Carolina. TV supplement p. 16. (subscription required)
  4. "Seniors". Harbor Tide [yearbook]. Cold Spring Harbor, New York: Cold Spring Harbor High School. 1965. p. 47 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
  5. Thomas, Karen (November 2, 1994). "Seagal: Marked for divorce". USA Today. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  6. "Biographical Summaries of Notable People: Robert French". MyHeritage. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  7. "[Photo caption]". Independent. Gallup, New Mexico. Associated Press. November 27, 1968. p. 5. Adrienne LaRussa of New York, in Rome for the filming of the movie Save Your Face, gets a little tan on the terrace of her hotel.(subscription required)
  8. Poppi, Roberto; Pecorari, Mario (1996). Dizionario del Cinema Italiano (in Italian). 4. Rome, Italy: Gremese. p. 355. ISBN 88-7605-935-0.


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